RIZZO

RIZZO

01 — About

Defined

RIZZO (proper noun)

Pronunciation: ri·zzo [/r IH — z oh/]
  1. A surname of Italian origin, often denoting a familial or ancestral lineage.
  2. Not a Jerky Boy.
  3. Not the Philadelphia mayor.
  4. Not a rat from the Muppets.
  5. Not related to Betty Rizzo, leader of the "Pink Ladies".

I don't understand. Frank, if you can be so charismatic and so likable and get whatever you want… why don't you just go get what you want?

— Random Girl, 2023
Frank Rizzo, Chicago-based actor — front-facing color headshot, blue backdrop

Frank Rizzo

Chicago

Frank draws on diverse life experiences to develop his acting, improvisation, and on-camera skills through the Conservatory program at The Second City and Acting Studio Chicago. A working background in music management and finance brings authentic professional-world texture to character work on screen. Selected credits include Waiter Boys and Deadly Domicile.

02 — Resume

Stats & Training

Physical

  • Age Range: 34–47
  • Height: 6'0"
  • Eyes: Blue
  • Hair: Bald / Buzz / Brown
  • Tattoos: None
  • Piercings: None

Languages

  • EnglishNative
  • Spanish2 yrs HS / 1 yr University
  • ItalianNovice — Learning
  • SwedishNovice — Learning

Measurements

  • Shoe: 12.5–13 US
  • Shirt: L
  • Coat: 44R
  • Neck: 17.5"
  • Sleeve: 33/34"
  • Hat: 23.6" / L

Licensing & Hire

  • Valid Driver's License
  • Valid US Passport
  • TSA PreCheck
  • Union:Non-Union
  • Local Hire:Chicago

Education / Training

  • Grad Revue IIRevueJeffrey Bouthiette · The Second City
  • Grad Revue IRevueBrian Morrow · The Second City
  • Intimacy Tools For ActorsWorkshopSydney Rene Cox · Acting Studio Chicago
  • On Camera IClassSarah Charipar · Acting Studio Chicago
  • Conservatory I–IIIConservatoryCorey Bradberry, Dee Ryan, Sam Super · The Second City
  • Improv I–VClassMo Phillips-Spotts, Mari DeOleo, Maya Haughton, Aram Rayzian, Mark Czokse · The Second City
  • Acting I–IIIClassMichael Pieper, Emily Anderson, Dee Ryan · The Second City
  • Vocal CoachingCoachingAmanda Murphy · Chicago, IL
  • B.B.A.Saint Xavier University, Chicago, IL

Key Skills

Bike Riding · Chess · Finance · Frisbee Golf · Gaming (Video / Computer) · Guitar (General) · IT / Computer Science · Marketing · Music Industry · Music Management · Photographic Memory · Poker · Road Driving · Football · Ice Skating · Roller Skating · Running · Soccer · Track and Field (Discus / Shotput) · Weight Lifting · Yoga · Stock Market · Swimming · Tour Management

Favorite Films

  • Mikey & Nicky Elaine May, 1976
  • Black Bear Lawrence Michael Levine, 2020
  • Serial Mom John Waters, 1994
  • Rounders John Dahl, 1998
  • Rosemary's Baby Roman Polanski, 1968

Inspirations

  • Hal Ashby
  • Ingmar Bergman
  • John Cassavetes
  • John Hughes
  • John Waters
  • Stanley Kubrick
03 — Credits

Selected Credits

TitleRoleDirector
El Frío Silencio (Feature, 2027)Homeownerdir. Zach Cortino
Waiter Boys (Short, 2025)Randydir. Skylar Kendall
Deadly Domicile (Short, 2024)Mikedir. Skylar Kendall
TitleRoleNetwork
Deli Boys (S01)Stand-in for Shahjehan KhanHulu
ProductionRole / SketchesStage
Grad Revue II ShowEnsembleDonny's Skybox*
Grad Revue I ShowEnsembleDonny's Skybox*
Conservatory III ShowEnsembleNew Judy's Beat Lounge*
Conservatory II ShowEnsembleNew Judy's Beat Lounge*
Conservatory I ShowSketches: Goodbye Kitty, Jesus Says, Declaration, First Love, Party @ 30, RikkiNew Judy's Beat Lounge*
Improv V ShowEnsembleDonny's Skybox*
Acting III ShowSketches: Black Mollies, Superlatives, Bad Boys, Rabbit Hole, Capt. Apathy, BearsJudy's Beat Lounge*
Improv IV ShowEnsembleDe Maat Studio*
  • * The Second City Training Center, Chicago
Reel

Selected Work

Reel coming soon
04 — Contact

Let's Work

For bookings, sides, or just to say hi.